Custom drapery
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a music area, brown walls, carpet, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Custom Home

Cook Builders

Design ideas for a small transitional enclosed living room in Salt Lake City with a music area, green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

French Style Brick Manor, Greenwich CT

Roughan Interior Design

This wonderful French brick manor was brought to life twice, once with a gut renovation and another time with a cosmetic renovation. Each detail was carefully planned to complete a family home that was friendly, tailored and chic. The builder, contractors and designer all worked to bring this together in a short period of time. The colors are all earth tones with accents of curated art and ccessories. Each room tells a story yet flows nicely from one interior to the other. Project Year: 2016 Jane Beiles

Gold Coast Living Room

Landed Interiors & Homes

Photography by Aubrie Pick
Photo of a mid-sized transitional living room in San Francisco with a music area, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Surrey Family Home

Anna Wilson Interiors

Emma Lewis
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed living room in Surrey with a music area, grey walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Riverstone 2 Story Beauty

The Design Firm

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Houston with a music area, beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.

Transitional Living Room in Frisco, TX

BGI Design

This view of the grand piano shows the beautiful tones of the wood and the dramatic impact it gives to the space. We carefully blended the wood tones of the furniture we added to the room to create continuity, and added custom drapery and a hand-tufted wool rug in shades of cream and gold. Michael Hunter Photography

Luxurious Lake Home | Oconomowoc, WI

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

This is an example of a small transitional open concept living room in Milwaukee with a music area, blue walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, no tv, brown floor and wallpaper.

Transitional Living Room

Inspiration for a transitional living room in Ottawa with a music area, grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace and black floor.

Sunset Plaza

KES Studio

Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
Photo of a large transitional enclosed living room in Los Angeles with a music area, a standard fireplace, white walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Canyon House

Gustave Carlson Design

Gustave Carlson Design
Mid-sized transitional open concept living room in San Francisco with a music area, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, no tv and beige floor.

Formal Transitional Living Room

Bertin's Decorating Den Interiors

Design ideas for a large transitional open concept living room in DC Metro with a music area, white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

Modern Farmhouse

Four Blocks South

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Toronto with a music area, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Glen Ellyn New Construction

Jillian Richey Design

This is an example of a large transitional open concept living room in Chicago with a music area, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, no tv and brown floor.

Living Room

Begrand Fast Design Inc.

Design ideas for a transitional living room in Vancouver with a music area and green walls.

Moonlight Basin

SAV Digital Environments

The views from this Big Sky home are captivating! Before the shovels were in the ground, we just knew that blurring the palette between the inside and outside was the key to creating a harmonious living experience. “Thoughtfully merging technology with design, we worked closely with the design and creative community to compose a unified space that both inspires and functions without distracting from the remarkable location and gorgeous architecture. Our goal was to elevate the space aesthetically and sonically. I think we accomplished that and then some.” – Stephanie Gilboy, SAV Digital Environments From the elegant integrated technology, to the furnishings, area rugs, and original art, this project couldn’t have turned out any better. And can we just say, the custom Meridian Speakers are absolutely marvelous! They truly function as an anchor in the space aesthetically while delivering an exceptional listening experience.

Budget Blinds

Budget Blinds - Montrose

Photo of a large transitional open concept living room in Denver with a music area, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and no tv.

West Brookline

BUTZ + KLUG Architecture

View of Music Room at front of house. Eric Roth Photography
Photo of a transitional enclosed living room in Boston with a music area, grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and no tv.

UPDATED LIVING ROOM

Susan Glick Interiors

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC/LIVING ROOM WITH MODERN UPDATES VELVET SOFAS, CHENILLE PILLOWS, CUSTOM DRAPERY, ABSTRACT MODERN AREA RUG, SHAGREEN WRAPPED COCKTAIL TABLE, GRASSCLOTH WALLS, ACCESSORIES, LACQUER, BRASS,

The New Southern

Pineapple House Interior Design

Living rooms, like any room, are more likely to be used if they host activities. Placing a television in an environment helps guarantee that the space will be enjoyed. In more formal locations, televisions are generally (cleverly) hidden so they don't distract from the room's elegance. Other great "anchors" in formal living spaces include a piano and fireplace, which set the stage for comfortable seating during concerts and conversations. Scott Moore Photography

Transitional Living Room Design Photos with a Music Area

A living room, often referred to as a lounge room in Australia and New Zealand, is the hub of the home. If you only have one living room in the house, it’s likely to serve multiple purposes: be it a place to watch TV, play games, spend quality time with family or hang out with friends. If you have the luxury of two living areas, one is usually a formal living room or lounge room, reserved for reading, relaxing and entertaining. A successful transitional living room design is inviting, has enough seating for the whole clan – a comfortable couch is a must – and encourages conversation. Browse photos on Houzz for living room layouts, furniture and decor, and strike up a conversation with the interior designers or architects of your favourite picks. For even more transitional living room ideas, check out the Stories section on Houzz.

Which transitional living room layouts will work best for you?

Every living area will have design challenges. A long, narrow lounge room, for example, risks looking like a hallway if furniture is lined up against the walls. Instead, opt for small furniture items, like a cosy two-seater couch, and create various focal points throughout the space. In square living rooms, a symmetrical layout encourages a formal setting. Place seating on either side of the room, with a focal point in the middle to pull the room together. For a truly intimate vibe, replace your couch with some occasional chairs positioned around a coffee table or ottoman. This will make the main focus conversation. An open-plan home – one where the lines are blurred between kitchen, dining and living – may require a layout that focuses on definition. You’ll want to make sure furniture doesn’t block the flow between spaces, and instead use something like an area rug to create zones.

How can you decorate your living room?

The living room can be a place in which to show off your personality, but if you want a timeless living room scheme, stick to neutral walls, couches and ottomans. Colour can be added through accessories, and is a lot more interchangeable! Rugs, cushions and throws are great for adding colour, while mirrors, lamps and ceiling lights will set the mood. Make your transitional living room unique by including family heirlooms and photos. For a polished look, try creating a coffee table vignette – you could use books as pedestals or group items together on a tray. Try adding a vase, a mixture of round and rectangular objects and some books.

What are some small living room ideas?

Small living room designs can be tricky to work with, but aren’t doomed to fail. Often, you just have to get creative with furniture. An open-back chaise can create a sense of spaciousness, while small side tables paired together can substitute a coffee table. Even better, an ottoman can be used as a footrest, coffee table or extra seating. Big furniture items like the couch are best kept in light colours, and if there’s room for a coffee table, a glass-top one is best. If you have two spaces in one – perhaps your transitional living room sits in front of a single-wall kitchen – make sure they are connected by decor, colour and style. For definition, just add area rugs, or use your couch as a dividing wall. It’s worth having a few furniture pieces, whether a bookshelf, couch or entertainment unit, in the same colour as the walls, too, so they blend into the room and visually expand the space.

Is open-plan living for you?

Today’s homes often embrace open-plan living, whereby the living room runs off the kitchen and/or dining areas. Open-plan living allows greater functionality, but can risk creating a vast, soulless space if not done right. To avoid a cavernous feel in an open-plan design, define areas with furniture, rugs and lighting, or consider using a wall divider. Also be sure to keep flooring, lighting and materials consistent throughout, for cohesiveness. Noise may be an issue – someone banging pots and pans while you’re watching TV, for example – so include lots of soft transitional furnishings, such as rugs, curtains and couches to help absorb the noise. You will also need to factor in plenty of storage, so mess is kept at bay.